HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Paper Code: 
HSC 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the student to:

  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of all the system of the human body.

 

9.00

1. Cells and Tissues- Structure and functionality of the cell .Types of Tissues (With respect to epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues)                                               
2.Cardiovascular System

  • Blood – Composition and Functions, Erytropoiesis, Blood groups & Blood transfusion
  • Heart – Structure, Cardiac cycle, Cardiac output & Effect of exercise, Blood Pressure & Hypertension
  •  Circulation of Blood – Systemic, Pulmonary, Portal and Coronary circulation & Heart Attacks

    
3.Lymphatic System

  • Structure & Functions of Lymph, Lymph vessels and Lymph nodes
  • Importance in diseases
9.00

 

3.Skeletal System

  •        Structure & Formation of Bones.

                    

4.Digestive System

  •       Structure & Functions of Stomach, Small Intestine, Large intestine, Pancreas, Islets of Langerhans, Liver & Gall Bladder
  • Digestion & Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats

 

9.00

5.Urinary System

  • Structure & Functions of Kidneys
  •  Formation of Urine
  • Factors affecting urinary excretion

6.Respiratory System

  • Structure & Functions of Lungs
  •  External & Internal Respiration
  •  Control of Respiration – Nervous & Chemical
  •  Vital Capacity
     
9.00

 

7.Endocrine System

  •          Hierarchical organization of human endocrine system 
  •          Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands

8.Reproductive System

  •        Structure & functions of Male Reproductive Organs – Testes, Vas Deferens & Seminal Vesicles, Prostrate & Urethra
  •      Structure & functions of Female Reproductive Organs – Uterus, Vagina, Fallopian tubes & Ovaries, Fertilization , Menstrual Cycle

9.00

 

9.Nervous System

  •        Structure of Neurons
  •          Meninges and Cerebro-Spinal fluid
  •          Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord

10.Sense Organs

  •          Structures and Functions – Tongue, Nose, Eyes, Ears, Skin

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses-Evelyn Pearce, J P Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd.
  2. Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

 

 

References: 

 

  1. A Text Book of Medical Physiology: Guyton Holt Saunder & Co.

 

  1. Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses-Kathleer Armstrong 2nd Edition- Balliere Tindall, Ist Anne’s Road East bowne, East Sussex London.

 

  1. Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses and students of Human Biology-Fourth Edition W.Gordon Sears-London Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.

 

  1. Human Anatomy & Physiology: Elaine N. Marieb The Benjamin/ Cummings Publishing Company.Inc.

 

  1. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology Fourth Edition – Gerard J. Tortora and Nicholas P. Anagnostakos – Harper & Row Publishers, New York.

 

                                                       
 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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